Editors Salary in Mississippi
Editors in Mississippi earn a median of $54,380 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,440; the top 10% earn over $83,200. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Writers and Authors$54,180 median in Mississippi
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$45,240 median in Mississippi
- Public Relations Specialists$59,810 median in Mississippi
- Producers and Directors$48,100 median in Mississippi
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$66,520 median in Mississippi
- Art Directors$66,020 median in Mississippi
Editors pay in Mississippi
How much do editors make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,440 and the top 10% earn over $83,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−30% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.